That's why I am so excited to be working with three other bloggers who
I admire to organize "Passports with Purpose," a raffle that includes
many of my
favorite travelbloggers, each donating a
raffle prize to raise money for Heifer International.

Passports with Purpose is the brainchild of four Seattle
travelbloggers, Pam Mandel from Nerd's Eye View, Beth Whitman
of Wanderlust and
Lipstick, Michelle Duffy of WanderMom,
and myself. It is a great testament to what can happen when bloggers
who met using social media get together for a simple cup of coffee.
We've already gotten commitments from some fantastic travelbloggers,
and each of their sponsors has astounded me with their generosity.

I am also excited about our selection of Heifer International, because
Heifer represents the best of what travelers can hope to accomplish
when they travel. Heifer oversees over 800 projects in 50 countries
and has been working for more than 60 years to end world hunger.
Their donations of animals and training help families become self
sufficient and overcome poverty

Each participating blogger has procured a raffle prize valued at $100
or more. Tickets will be a mere $10 U.S. and will be sold through FirstGiving beginning on
December 1. The raffle committee will select winners on December
30th, and all the raffle ticket proceeds- minus minimal transaction
fees to FirstGiving will go to Heifer International. Get your pocketbooks ready, this is one raffle you are not going to want to miss!